समन

Meaning

Jasmine flower; a fragrant white blossom symbolizing delicate beauty.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'saman' denotes jasmine or sweet-scented white blossoms. In this couplet, it pairs with 'gul' (rose) in the hendiadys 'gul-o-saman' to represent the blooming flora and fresh beauty of the garden. It is also commonly used in poetic metaphors to evoke the soft, radiant, and fair complexion of the beloved.

Etymology

Persian (سمن / saman), denoting the jasmine plant or flower.

Usage

Frequently paired with 'gul' as 'gul-o-saman' to depict floral splendor, or joined in compounds like 'saman-bar' (jasmine-bosomed) to praise delicate elegance.

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